Job Type
Data Management
Decision Making & Policy
Technical Advice & Consulting
Activities
IMAGINE THE Billion-Dollar Opportunities that will arise when the Ocean Is fully understood.
Starting with the Salish Sea, we are reimagining the future of the oceans at the intersection of innovation, science, community, and commerce.
What if every current, kelp forest, migration route, temperature shift, and maritime risk in the Salish Sea and Puget Sound was visible in real time?
What scientific breakthroughs could we unlock?
How might communities benefit from new ocean data?
What billion-dollar business ideas might emerge?
Skills
Terry McConnell is an experienced executive in ocean science, geospatial data, and international development. As Lead of the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Observing under the UN Ocean Decade, he has worked to advance global strategies to strengthen ocean observing systems, championing digital ocean data ecosystems, private sector engagement, and innovative finance.